Software Disclosure Form: Technology Development
Disclosure and Authorization Request Form (DARF)
EZ Startup License Agreement
Nominate the BU Innovator of the Year
The BU Innovator of the Year is an outstanding faculty member who has translated world-class research into an invention or innovation that benefits humankind. Our annual nomination process takes place each fall, and is open to faculty and staff across campuses. We’re excited to hear your input! Award Guidelines Eligibility Eligible nominees are full-time faculty […]
Material Transfer Agreements
Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
Biological Research and Export Controls
Export controls are federal government regulations that restrict the transfer of certain materials, technology or software abroad or to non-US Persons in the United States. There are two sets of export controls that govern biological research and shipments: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that govern dual-use items, technologies and software with commercial and military applications […]
Export Control Advisory Committee
The Associate Vice President for Research Compliance (the “Empowered Official”), in consultation with University leadership, appoints members of the Export Control Advisory Committee. Membership is comprised of representatives from the Boston University research community and administration and provides guidance regarding export control issues at Boston University including: Advising the Empowered Official Overseeing the export control […]
Biological Research and Export Controls
NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens (NOT-OD-25-160) NIH has issued a new policy, effective October 24, 2025, which prohibits distribution of human biospecimens of U.S. persons by any entity (e.g., biorepository, institution, investigator) to institutions or parties located in Countries of Concern, defined by the policy as China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba […]
Patents, Licensing & Entrepreneurship
BU is committed to getting our researchers’ ideas and technology into the world to benefit […]
Laws and Exclusions
A myriad of regulations exist for export control. Boston University is committed to complying with all United States export control laws and regulations and also fulfilling our educational and research missions as a university. Laws and Open Access Statement of Compliance with Export Control Laws All members of the University community must comply with all […]